What You Were Never Told About Bridget Moynahan
Bridget Moynahan, initially known for her modeling career with major magazines like Glamour and Vogue, seamlessly transitioned into acting, starring in hits such as “Coyote Ugly” and “I, Robot.” Beyond her professional achievements, Moynahan’s personal life, especially her past relationship with Tom Brady and their child, often captures public attention. Despite the challenges of becoming a single mother unexpectedly, she has embraced the role wholeheartedly, finding beauty and strength in motherhood. Moynahan credits her resilience during these times to the support from friends like Will Smith, her co-star who was particularly supportive. Today, she balances her successful role on “Blue Bloods” with being a devoted mother, constantly striving for personal happiness and well-being while managing her demanding career.
In January 2021, Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers became the NFC champions, earning a spot to play in the Super Bowl. When the Bucs won the game, Brady found his son Jack in the crowd to celebrate. Soon after, Jack’s mother and Brady’s ex, Bridget Moynihan, shared a congratulatory Instagram post celebrating the win and the sweet father-son moment, writing that she “could not be more proud.” Clearly, they have this whole amicable co-parenting thing down. However, it took a long time for the two of them to get to that point.
Let’s go back in time to the beginning of their journey as parents. In December 2006, Moynihan’s representative confirmed to People that they split up after three years of dating. The statement included the standard plea for privacy and a claim that no further comments would be made. However, at that point, Moynihan had no clue how complicated the situation was about to become. In January 2007, People reported that Brady had been dating his now-wife, Gisele Bündchen, since Christmas time 2006. Moynihan’s representative confirmed she was three months pregnant in February 2007 and felt “healthy and excited” about the pregnancy, per the New York Post.
Well, that timing certainly threw everyone for a loop, from Brady to Moynihan and even Bündchen. Despite the very public and confusing situation, all three of them appear to be on the same page these days, but it was not the easiest situation to navigate. In 2019, Bridget Moynihan told People, “Being pregnant and having a baby are such personal, intimate moments,” but she had very little privacy while she was pregnant and even soon after Jack’s birth. Instead, she claimed, “I would have cars following me and men hiding in the bushes outside my house,” admitting the constant attention felt like a threat to her and her son.
In 2011, she told Moore magazine that Tom Brady was not in the delivery room when she gave birth to their son. She revealed to the magazine, “He was there on that day and came in afterwards. He certainly wasn’t holding my hand while I pushed,” which is far from the traditional experience some mothers expect to have. With time, things became far less sensationalized. Moynihan, Brady, Gisele Bündchen, and Moynihan’s husband, Andrew Frankel, have learned how to peacefully co-parent.
Bridget Moynahan’s personal life has long been a source of gossip, but her real life and career go far beyond tabloid headlines. Here’s the truth about Tom Brady’s ex, Bridget Moynahan.
Brady and Moynahan were in a relationship for three years before splitting in 2006. Brady had already moved on to his now-wife, Gisele Bündchen, when Moynahan revealed she was pregnant. Moynahan told Harper’s Bazaar, “I’m not sure anyone — and I could be wrong in this — grows up thinking, I want to be a single mom.” Still recovering from her recent heartbreak, Moynahan claimed that she found her whole life, quote, “upside down and inside out.” She said, “I’m a traditional girl, and I believe in marriage. […] It was hard for me to accept that this was the way I was going to have a family.”
Moynahan had nothing to worry about, though. Her friends and family backed her up, especially actor Will Smith, her co-star in I, Robot. She explained, “He picked up that phone faster than anybody to make sure I was okay when things were getting hectic.” It didn’t take long for Moynahan to adjust to being a mother — she relished her pregnancy. She told Harper’s Bazaar, “Being pregnant just felt so good. I was creating life on a daily basis, I felt beautiful, I felt sexy.” The proud mother admitted to being the kind of person who can’t help talking about their kids, saying, “I have become that mother I used to dread. Every time he does something, you think he’s a genius.”
The actress spoke to Parade about the challenges of balancing motherhood with a social life. She explained, “I’d rather spend time with my son than anyone in the world. But I think it’s also important to take care of yourself. Make time to see your girlfriends or get to the gym. If you’re only working or only spending time with your family, you’re out of balance. You have to make you a priority.” It isn’t just eating healthy that keeps Moynahan in tip-top shape; she also has her workouts to thank for that. It’s not something that was new to her as an adult, either. A tomboy growing up, Moynahan still lives a very active lifestyle. She told WebMD, “I grew up playing sports and I was on teams my whole life. I was also active during the summers in tennis camps and basketball camps. I’ve just always been active; it’s been part of my lifestyle my entire life. There was never a moment that I wasn’t working out. I think it’s been instilled from my childhood.” While people were somewhat surprised to learn that Moynahan’s son with Brady doesn’t want to be a professional football player, Moynahan did tell Kelly Ripa in early 2017 that he’s interested in a variety of sports. It’s pretty clear that Moynahan and Brady’s son gets his love of sports and being active from both his parents.
